Assistant Teacher

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

4d•$38,000

About The Position

The Kingsborough Community College Child Development Center provides high-quality early care and education for children ages 2 to 9, specifically serving the children of KCC student-parents. In addition to early education, the center supports student-parents through academic assistance and parent education programs. The center also serves the broader KCC community by offering work-study opportunities and functioning as a demonstration and observation site for adult learners in child development. Position Overview: The Teacher Assistant supports the Lead Teacher in implementing the daily classroom program and curriculum under the supervision of the Lead Teacher and the Center Director. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment while helping children grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

Requirements

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
Teacher Assistant Certification or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in an early childhood setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team
Knowledge of child development and positive behavior support strategies

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Teaching Strategies GOLD or similar assessment tools
Experience working in a childcare setting or an Early Childhood classroom
Bilingual skills are a plus

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and executing daily classroom activities and curriculum
Provide direct care and supervision to children in the classroom
Observe and document individual children’s behavior and development as assigned
Contribute to the completion of developmental assessments using Teaching Strategies GOLD
Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and engaging classroom environment
Support with classroom setup and cleanup on a daily basis
Complete and document daily, weekly, and monthly classroom maintenance tasks
Build consistent, supportive relationships with children and families
Participate in family engagement efforts and classroom goal-setting
Maintain accurate records and documentation of classroom activities and child observations
Assist in recruiting families for the program as needed
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, center events, and required professional development sessions
Stay current with required trainings and certifications in accordance with licensing regulations
Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the center’s operations